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Lamb Weston Package Operator in Connell, Washington
Title: Package Operator Location: Connell, WA About Lamb Weston We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people. We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow. We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world! Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries. Job Description Summary SUMMARY: Operates food packaging machine and palletizer efficiently in relation to material usage, product waste, and weight control. Performs sanitation duties of the work area including the machines. Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Must be able to operate all machinery in the pack room in an efficient manner. * Orders packaging material (paper, poly, carton) from storage as needed. * Load packaging material into machine. * Performs weight control checks as necessary. * Ensures proper container sizing. * Records packaging machinery efficiencies and downtime. * Monitors line flow to packaging. * Monitors case and package codes: ensure correct code is used; coding equipment is functioning proper; and code is legible. * Maintains sanitation standards in package area. * Cleans packaging machines. * Will assist pack mechanics when needed. SAFETY: Must have a complete knowledge and understanding of the plant safety rules including but not limited to the lockout-tagout procedure, chemical hazards and the hearing conservation program. Must have good personal hygiene and be able to practice safe work habits. Basic & Preferred Qualifications QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. If requested reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: One to ninety shifts related training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate in English commensurate with the requirements of this position. _ MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Operational knowledge of all packaging, casing, conveying and palletizing equipment in the package department. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here partially represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function To view the full job description,